It can be easy to assume that the vast stretches of desert in southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado are mostly barren landscapes — but in truth, the sagebrush-strewn Colorado Plateau is awash with treasure.
Scientists Release UK Roadmap for Phosphorus
As fertiliser prices rocket, to around four times higher than they were in 2020, scientists are launching the UK’s first comprehensive strategy setting out how we could transform our management of phosphorus.
London Underground Polluted With Metallic Particles Small Enough to Enter Human Bloodstream
The London Underground is polluted with ultrafine metallic particles small enough to end up in the human bloodstream, according to University of Cambridge researchers.
Earth Saw Its 9th-Warmest November in 143 Years
Polar sea ice coverage was fourth-lowest on record for November.
Harmful Fungal Toxins in Wheat: A Growing Threat Across Europe
Harmful fungal toxins are on the rise in Europe’s wheat and affect almost half of crops, according to a new study led by the University of Bath.
Early Green, Early Brown – Climate Change Leads to Earlier Senescence in Alpine Plants
Global warming is leading to longer growing seasons worldwide, with many plants growing earlier in spring and continuing longer in autumn thanks to warmer temperatures—so the general opinion.
Establishing Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices
A multi-institutional team of researchers led by The University of Texas at Arlington is launching an effort to provide small and underserved farmers in Texas, Arkansas and Missouri with resources to enhance the sustainability of their soybean production.
World’s Food Production Footprint on Climate and Environment
By the time the food we eat gets to our table, it has travelled a long way – from production, processing and distribution to all of us consumers.
Study Finds Flightless Puffins Vulnerable to Winter Storms for Two Months a Year
Puffins lose the ability to fly for up to two months every year – twice as long as previously believed.
Worst Drought on Record Parches Horn of Africa
As the end of 2022 draws near, the Horn of Africa is experiencing the longest and most severe drought on record, threatening millions of people with starvation.